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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.73, 32,019.60 and 12,592.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.73, 32,019.60 and 12,592.14 is: 17,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.73 : 32,019.60 = 12,592.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.73/32,019.60 = 12,592.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.73x = 32,019.60 × 12,592.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.73x = 403,195,285.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,195,285.94/23,202.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,377.06

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